Anglican Church
The keeper of the Vatican’s secrets is retiring. Here’s what he wants you to know
By Nicole Winfield — February 19, 2024
VATICAN CITY (AP) — In a new book-length interview titled “Secretum” to be published Tuesday, Pagano divulges some of the unknown, lesser-known and behind-the-scenes details of well-known sagas of the Holy See and its relations with the outside world over the past 12 centuries.
Sudan’s increased fighting empties Christian clerics from the capital Khartoum
By Fredrick Nzwili — May 15, 2023
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The brewing civil war in the country has convinced Christians and their leaders to leave the capital en masse, with many fleeing across the border to South Sudan.
Friction over LGBTQ issues worsens in global Anglican church
By Chinedu Asadu, David Crary Of The Associated Press, and Catherine Pepinster Of Religion News Service — December 7, 2022
(AP/RNS) — The divide came into the spotlight four months ago at the communion’s Lambeth Conference, typically held once every decade to bring together bishops from the more than 165 countries.
Desmond Tutu: Politician or saint?
By Michael Battle — January 10, 2022
(RNS) — The archbishop who helped South Africa end apartheid was often accused of wielding worldly power.
Gene Robinson, 1st gay bishop in US, remembers Tutu’s generosity
By Holly Ramer — December 27, 2021
CONCORD, New Hampshire (AP) — In the foreword to Robinson's book, the South African archbishop apologized for the “cruelty and injustice” the LGBTQ community had suffered at the hands of fellow Anglicans.
Somber, deeply Anglican funeral honors Prince Philip for his service and devotion
By Paul O'Donnell — April 17, 2021
(RNS) — Hewing closely to the traditional Anglican funeral liturgy, the service's hymns and readings reflected Philip's service in the Royal Navy and his environmental work, with only a nod to his Greek Orthodox beginnings.
10 years after quake, Christ Church Cathedral finally rising
By NIck Perry — February 21, 2021
(RNS) — After years of debate over whether to restore the building or start from scratch, it's being rebuilt to look much like the original that was finished in 1904.
American Christians need to reinvent their theology and practice of missions
By Joseph D'Souza — July 14, 2020
(RNS) — American Christians shy away from social issues — racial reconciliation, immigration reform and economic inequalities — that they associate with progressive politics.
How to celebrate Christmas: Change the world
By Amy Butler — December 24, 2019
(RNS) — How should we celebrate Christmas? Pay off others' debts, for a start, and dismantle and rebuild systems that keep people in poverty.
Newman poised to be ‘saint of friendship’ in today’s polarized church
By Claire Giangravé — October 11, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) —– Newman's conversion to Catholicism at a time when he was already a prominent Anglican priest was controversial, but his promoters believe he could bring divided Christians together.
Kenyan court orders mediation to solve Anglican homosexuality dispute
By Paul O'Donnell — November 6, 2018
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — A bruising fight over unproven allegations has ended with a court order that the bishop and his priests settle their differences face to face.
Defending Islam, gays and Blackpool, Brits oppose Franklin Graham’s UK visit
By Rosie Dawson — September 12, 2018
(RNS) — Blackpool’s two ministers to Parliament have also expressed their concern, with one suggesting that Graham’s comments amounted to 'hate speech.'
Clergy divided as Kenya moves to save forest, evict 40,000 settlers
By Fredrick Nzwili — August 15, 2018
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Churches, schools and crops have been burned in a clearing process that government officials say will save the main water supply.
A new Anglican church in Abu Dhabi will be a symbol of tolerance
By Claude Hammond — April 14, 2017
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (RNS) The UAE's policy of religious tolerance certainly stands in contrast to nearby countries, such as Saudi Arabia, where the construction of non-Muslim houses of worship is discouraged.
Report says 1,100 complaints of child abuse made against Australia’s Anglican church
By Reuters — March 17, 2017
SYDNEY (Reuters) Melbourne Archbishop Philip Freier said he felt a 'personal sense of shame and sorrow' at the way the church had apparently silenced victims.
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